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1913 New York Giants & Chicago White Sox Panoramic
Photographs Lot of 2. Incredible display pairs two panoramic
photographs (each 6x43" in size) capturing the scene at the
baseball grounds of Oxnard, California as the New York Giants and
Chicago White Sox faced off on November 11, 1913. Baseball
historians will recognize this barnstorming expedition as the "Tour
to End All Tours" during which the two clubs visited thirteen
countries just prior to the start of the first World War. Best is
the photo matted at top, picturing each team standing shoulder to
shoulder in front of a grandstand packed with spectators. We can
spot Christy Mathewson, John McGraw, Hal Chase, Tris Speaker, Wahoo
Sam Crawford and Buck Weaver in uniform, and Frank Chance in
civilian gear in center. The lower image is a full vista of the
field of action, with Mathewson ducking beneath the third baseman's
throw to first. Each photo exhibits several vertical creases from
the photos having been rolled then crushed, but each still presents
quite nicely and, considering the tremendous rarity, such faults
must be forgiven. Photos are matted and framed to 19x50". Third
party shipping required.